Basavaraj Bommai – An Engineer Turned Politician
On 28th July, B.S. Yediyurappa handed over the Chief Minister’s chair to Basavaraj Somappa Bommai or BS Bommai. With this, Bommai became the 23rd […]
Personalities
Personalities
General Thimayya – The Indian Army’s Finest Heroes
When stories of the valor and bravery of the Indian forces are told, one cannot help but mention General Thimayya. Kodandera Subayya Thimayya, General
Paul Chinnappa – The Link Between India And The Montessori School System
Preschools in India are often also called Montessori schools. Montessori is a school model in which students stay with the same teacher for three
Balagangadharanatha Swami – A Spiritual Leader Who Made A Difference
From the Parisara Ratna to Padma Bhushan, Sri Balagangadharanatha Swami was awarded numerous prestigious awards for his philanthropy, vision, and kind-heartedness. The Swami took
DV Gundappa – Renowned Kannada Author and Philosopher
Best known for a collection of poems entitled Mankuthimmana Kagga Started a number of Kannada newspapers Awarded the Padmabhushan in 1974 Best known for
The Sultan of Mysore – Tipu Sultan
Tipu Sultan was the son of Hyder Ali, who established the Mysore Sultanate. The two ruled over the Mysore region and offered stiff resistance
Shivakumara Swami – A Walking God And Philanthropist
On January 21st, 2019, India lost one of its oldest citizens, Shivakumara Swami. Also known as the Walking God, he was the spiritual leader
Shri V. Doraiswamy Iyengar – Of Mysore Style and Music
Doraiswamy Iyengar was one of the finest Carnatic musicians and a veena maestro. His style of playing the veena is often referred to as
Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar – A King Who Believed In Change
The ascension of Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar, also known as Devaraja Wodeyar II, to the throne of Mysore, marked a turning point in the history
The Life and Reign of Maharaja Chamaraja Wodeyar IV
Chamaraja Wodeyar IV was the first independent ruler of Mysore to have any political significance. He ruled for a short period of 4 years.